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b'New Year\\u2019s Day is a time for celebration, goal-setting, and a fresh start for many people today. But it wasn\\u2019t that simple for enslaved Africans. Like doomsday, January 1st loomed over their heads. What was so dreadful about the new year?\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n_____________\\n\\n\\n\\n2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation\'s largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn\'t learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com \\u2014 most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work.\\n\\n\\n\\nThe production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer."\\n \\nTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy\\n \\n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices'